EatingWell: Italian Mussels and Pasta
This combination of mussels with plenty of garlic, parsley, saffron and white wine was inspired by the Venetian soup zuppa di peoci, which is usually ladled over sliced crusty bread. Here we serve it over pasta. For a more elegant presentation you can remove the mussels from their shells before serving ... but, then again, who wants to be elegant? Enjoy!
Italian Mussels and Pasta
Serves 4.
Active Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
8 ounces whole-wheat linguine or spaghetti
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes with basil
Big pinch of saffron threads (see note), soaked in 2 tablespoons water or white wine
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